Dried Sargentodoxa Cuneata Slices Hong Teng 红藤 Cut Herb for Decoction and Wine Infusion 500g

Dried Sargentodoxa Cuneata Slices, known in TCM as Hong Teng (红藤) or Da Xue Teng (大血藤), from the stem of Sargentodoxa cuneata. These cut slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions and herbal wine infusions. In TCM theory, Hong Teng is considered bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the large intestine and liver channels. Sold as a food-grade dried botanical for culinary and traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hong Teng (红藤) dried stem slices from Sargentodoxa cuneata
• Cut into small pieces for convenient decoction or wine infusion
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal formulas and folk practice
• 500g pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation
• Simple single-ingredient dried botanical with no additives

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown outer surface with a lighter, woody cut face and a firm, fibrous texture. They carry a mild, earthy herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically takes on a light amber tone with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped or infused in herbal wine
• Added to herbal soup preparations during cooking
• Used in seasonal folk herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hong Teng is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting healthy circulation, and it has long been included in folk formulas for the intestines and joints. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Yi Yi Ren, or soaked in grain liquor as a household liniment-style infusion. It is also a common ingredient in seasonal herbal cooking in some regions.

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